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Category Archives: DC
Centrolina, City Center
I can’t get used to this alley being here; nonetheless, I love the area, and hope that DC can have about twenty more like it in the future. After the parking gods smiled upon me, I strolled into the bar … Continue reading
Posted in DC, Restaurants
Tagged City Center, Downtown, Homemade Pasta, Italian, Market
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Le Diplomate, 14UP
(For the Sep 20, 2013 Review, click here.) One thing you have to say about Le Diplomate is that it’s often open. Not only is Le Diplomate often open, it’s also often expensive – deceptively so, but in fairness, no … Continue reading
The Riggsby, East Dupont Circle
I got the last seat at the bar at a crowded Riggsby, and immediately got an odd impression about the bartender. This was going to be an unusual evening – I felt it. He handed me the cocktail list, full … Continue reading
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Tagged American, Continental, Dupont Circle, East Dupont, Kimpton Hotels, Lounge, The Carlyle Hotel
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Et Voila!, Palisades
(For the Jan 22, 2012 Minibite, click here.) Out of the many times I’ve visited Et Voila! in the past, two things really stuck out on my most recent visit: 1) Claudio Pirollo is not merely Belgian; he’s also half Italian – … Continue reading
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Tagged Beer, Belgian, Bistro, Italian, Palisades, Trout Tartar
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Olivia’s Diner, Downtown
You have two people to thank for this review: cheezepowder, who fastidiously included Olivia’s Diner on her List of Restaurant Openings – 2015 thread, and jasonc, whose post written to me got me all teary-eyed and inspired to keep going. Olivia’s … Continue reading
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Tagged American, Breakfast All Day, Diner-Inspired, Downtown, Farragut North Metro, Thomas Marr
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Sally’s Middle Name, H Street Corridor
I stopped by an empty Sally’s Middle Name at 5:30 on Monday evening, and had one of the very best meals I’ve had in a long time. First of all, it’s important to note that Sally’s Middle Name (SMN) was … Continue reading
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Tagged Cocktails, H Street Corridor, Local and Seasonal, Modern American, No Tipping
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